Ndidi out of Afcon!!

[Tbite]

This is the video. Watch the entire thing. Mikel does admit that things have improved, but I think given that the NFF and Nigeria are still relatively weak in the grand scheme of things, I personally doubt the issue is entirely dealt with.

[Bigpokey24]

On the internet, people can post whatever they like. However, very soon some will soon start paying for posting lies.

[Tbite]

On the internet, people can post whatever they like. However, very soon some will soon start paying for posting lies.

Hopefully it is a lie and he will play.

[Dammy]

Now that it’s been officially confirmed that Ndidi is out of AFCON and will be replaced by Alhassan, it just reveals how clueless Peseiro is!
Alhassan is being thrown in at the deep end and despite calls for this player to be capped much earlier, Peseiro, refused to call him up for friendlies but is now calling him up for a tournament

[Enugu II]

Now that it’s been officially confirmed that Ndidi is out of AFCON and will be replaced by Alhassan, it just reveals how clueless Peseiro is!
Alhassan is being thrown in at the deep end and despite calls for this player to be capped much earlier, Peseiro, refused to call him up for friendlies but is now calling him up for a tournament

KPOM. I am truly surprised by the choice of this particular player. This may lead to rumors that Peseiro is not fully in charge of these invitations. As we know, stories will fly around if and when this team is eliminated. Make no mistake about this.

[Damunk]

This is the video. Watch the entire thing. Mikel does admit that things have improved, but I think given that the NFF and Nigeria are still relatively weak in the grand scheme of things, I personally doubt the issue is entirely dealt with.

Kudos to you Tbite for putting your money where your mouth is.

We always suspected this and for the exact same reasons Mikel highlighted.
Interesting though that he uses terms like “back then” and then goes on to say “things have changed nowadays”.

I also remember Mikel himself being accused of feigning injury for one of the AfCON tournaments back in the day.

[Bigpokey24]

This is the video. Watch the entire thing. Mikel does admit that things have improved, but I think given that the NFF and Nigeria are still relatively weak in the grand scheme of things, I personally doubt the issue is entirely dealt with.

Kudos to you Tbite for putting your money where your mouth is.

We always suspected this and for the exact same reasons Mikel highlighted.
Interesting though that he uses terms like “back then” and then goes on to say “things have changed nowadays”.

I also remember Mikel himself being accused of feigning injury for one of the AfCON tournaments back in the day.

Mikel never missed an AFCON, he only missed the 2010 WC because he didn't recover in time after the key hole surgery on his knee. He was on the bench vs Colombia during the pre-world cup friendly and was replaced by BRown Ideye. Please do not re-write history . Mikel had over 86-89 caps for the SE.

[maceo4]

This is the video. Watch the entire thing. Mikel does admit that things have improved, but I think given that the NFF and Nigeria are still relatively weak in the grand scheme of things, I personally doubt the issue is entirely dealt with.

Kudos to you Tbite for putting your money where your mouth is.

We always suspected this and for the exact same reasons Mikel highlighted.
Interesting though that he uses terms like “back then” and then goes on to say “things have changed nowadays”.

I also remember Mikel himself being accused of feigning injury for one of the AfCON tournaments back in the day.

Actually he said Vic said that and I knew he didn’t that’s why I probed. Mikel is talking about past things. If our doctors took a look at Ndidi and declared he wasn’t fit then who are we to say he’s faking it?

[niyi]

Now that it’s been officially confirmed that Ndidi is out of AFCON and will be replaced by Alhassan, it just reveals how clueless Peseiro is!
Alhassan is being thrown in at the deep end and despite calls for this player to be capped much earlier, Peseiro, refused to call him up for friendlies but is now calling him up for a tournament

KPOM. I am truly surprised by the choice of this particular player. This may lead to rumors that Peseiro is not fully in charge of these invitations. As we know, stories will fly around if and when this team is eliminated. Make no mistake about this.

In essence, you are saying the player does not match with your expectations of Peseiro. I also have the same reservations because Peseiro is usually conservative and has never invited this player. I have always been curious about how player replacements, for friendly matches, qualifying matches and tournaments are executed in general.

[waka-man]

Ndidi is a big loss. He’s a leader in there and a monster in the African game. He’s also developed a lot more tools this season; I was looking forward to see him bring his more positive passing in the attacking phase.

I suspect we’ll see Iwobi partner Onyeka in a double pivot with four ahead of them. Which risks getting over run. Hopefully we’ll bring in Onyedika or Alhassan into a middle three.

But we’ll miss Ndidi at this level, no doubt.

[Bigpokey24]

Ndidi is a big loss. He’s a leader in there and a monster in the African game. He’s also developed a lot more tools this season; I was looking forward to see him bring his more positive passing in the attacking phase.

I suspect we’ll see Iwobi partner Onyeka in a double pivot with four ahead of them. Which risks getting over run. Hopefully we’ll bring in Onyedika or Alhassan into a middle three.

But we’ll miss Ndidi at this level, no doubt.

massive loss, none of the current replacements are half his water

[Bigpokey24]

https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/67872368

the bbc has it

[Bigpokey24]

[EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA]

https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/67872368

the bbc has it

But OWN had it 48hrs before BBC.

[deanotito]

Fake injury

[EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA]

Fake injury

What would he gain? Don’t make such comments to damage a man;s character unless it’s a fact. Ndidi hs 45 caps for Nigeria, he doesn’t deserve such slander.

[King Futcha]

Fake injury

a case of i am out of contract and don't want to mess up my money itis.

[txj]

Now that it’s been officially confirmed that Ndidi is out of AFCON and will be replaced by Alhassan, it just reveals how clueless Peseiro is!
Alhassan is being thrown in at the deep end and despite calls for this player to be capped much earlier, Peseiro, refused to call him up for friendlies but is now calling him up for a tournament

KPOM. I am truly surprised by the choice of this particular player. This may lead to rumors that Peseiro is not fully in charge of these invitations. As we know, stories will fly around if and when this team is eliminated. Make no mistake about this.

How is this necessarily unusual? Just cus he was not called for a friendly does not mean the coaching crew are not aware of him and have not been following him.

I mean, the level of conspiracy theories on the forum is totally out of whack!

He's called a player who is playing at a good level. Lets see how the manager fits him into the team rather than these endless conspiracies...

[danfo driver]

Now that it’s been officially confirmed that Ndidi is out of AFCON and will be replaced by Alhassan, it just reveals how clueless Peseiro is!
Alhassan is being thrown in at the deep end and despite calls for this player to be capped much earlier, Peseiro, refused to call him up for friendlies but is now calling him up for a tournament

If I speak, you guys will claim that i complain too much. Was it not you who, yesterday, accused me???!! Now, your eye don dey open small small? Alhassan has been playing European football for seasons, and yet, our coach was busy sticking to people like Aribo who has been stuck in Div 2 bench this year. Coach doesnt know Alhassan, Alhassan doesnt know him.But if he is selected to start, he'd be expected to perform in a major tournament.

[danfo driver]

Now that it’s been officially confirmed that Ndidi is out of AFCON and will be replaced by Alhassan, it just reveals how clueless Peseiro is!
Alhassan is being thrown in at the deep end and despite calls for this player to be capped much earlier, Peseiro, refused to call him up for friendlies but is now calling him up for a tournament

KPOM. I am truly surprised by the choice of this particular player. This may lead to rumors that Peseiro is not fully in charge of these invitations. As we know, stories will fly around if and when this team is eliminated. Make no mistake about this.

In essence, you are saying the player does not match with your expectations of Peseiro. I also have the same reservations because Peseiro is usually conservative and has never invited this player. I have always been curious about how player replacements, for friendly matches, qualifying matches and tournaments are executed in general.

Truth is Peseiro hasnt invited enough midfielders to create a large pool in that area. Which other midfielder do you think he'd have invited?

[Dammy]

Now that it’s been officially confirmed that Ndidi is out of AFCON and will be replaced by Alhassan, it just reveals how clueless Peseiro is!
Alhassan is being thrown in at the deep end and despite calls for this player to be capped much earlier, Peseiro, refused to call him up for friendlies but is now calling him up for a tournament

If I speak, you guys will claim that i complain too much. Was it not you who, yesterday, accused me???!! Now, your eye don dey open small small? Alhassan has been playing European football for seasons, and yet, our coach was busy sticking to people like Aribo who has been stuck in Div 2 bench this year. Coach doesnt know Alhassan, Alhassan doesnt know him.But if he is selected to start, he'd be expected to perform in a major tournament.

Stop takings things too personal. We cannot agree all the time

[niyi]

Now that it’s been officially confirmed that Ndidi is out of AFCON and will be replaced by Alhassan, it just reveals how clueless Peseiro is!
Alhassan is being thrown in at the deep end and despite calls for this player to be capped much earlier, Peseiro, refused to call him up for friendlies but is now calling him up for a tournament

KPOM. I am truly surprised by the choice of this particular player. This may lead to rumors that Peseiro is not fully in charge of these invitations. As we know, stories will fly around if and when this team is eliminated. Make no mistake about this.

How is this necessarily unusual? Just cus he was not called for a friendly does not mean the coaching crew are not aware of him and have not been following him.

I mean, the level of conspiracy theories on the forum is totally out of whack!

He's called a player who is playing at a good level. Lets see how the manager fits him into the team rather than these endless conspiracies...

Abeg… Nobody is alleging any sort of conspiracy. Dammy and Enugu are simply analyzing and asking questions about an unclear process. I am sure you know that is one of the purposes of a fan forum.

[danfo driver]

Now that it’s been officially confirmed that Ndidi is out of AFCON and will be replaced by Alhassan, it just reveals how clueless Peseiro is!
Alhassan is being thrown in at the deep end and despite calls for this player to be capped much earlier, Peseiro, refused to call him up for friendlies but is now calling him up for a tournament

If I speak, you guys will claim that i complain too much. Was it not you who, yesterday, accused me???!! Now, your eye don dey open small small? Alhassan has been playing European football for seasons, and yet, our coach was busy sticking to people like Aribo who has been stuck in Div 2 bench this year. Coach doesnt know Alhassan, Alhassan doesnt know him.But if he is selected to start, he'd be expected to perform in a major tournament.

Stop takings things too personal. We cannot agree all the time

I agree, but you cant change mouth on the same topic within 24 hours and expect not to be called out on it though.